I'm no one's pet, and I intend to be an independent voice in the U.S. Senate. Chris Coons More Quotes by Chris Coons More Quotes From Chris Coons I realize that Kenya and America are very different, but experiences like this warned me that my own favorite beliefs in the miracles of free enterprise and the boundless opportunities to be had in America were largely untrue. Chris Coons miracle opportunity america In terms of political contributions, the free speech rights of corporations I dont think deserve the same protections as the free speech rights of real living, breathing, voting humans. Chris Coons real rights thinking My hope is that we have leaders in both parties who recognize that it's not just the President who would be on trial if impeachment comes to the Senate, but it would be the Senate that is on trial. Chris Coons politics This is not some anonymous whistleblower. This can not be argued to be some action by a deep state opponent of President Donald Trump, gordon Sondland, the ambassador to the EU, was Gordon Sondland and a supporter of Donald Trump. Chris Coons politics I frankly think that that clip will be played for years at Second Amendment rallies with organizations that try to scare people by saying Democrats are coming for your guns. Chris Coons top-news I don't think having our presidential candidates, like congressman O'Rourke did, say that we're going to try to take people's guns against their will is a wise policy or political move. Chris Coons top-news I was really surprised at how much criticism there was of literally the most popular, most recent two-term American president, we should be looking forward as a party more than we're looking backward. To the extent we are going to review President Obama's record, I think we should be highlighting some of its strengths rather than re-litigating some of the questions about it. Chris Coons top-news I want to compliment you, Assistant Secretary Cooper, on managing to achieve a rare moment of bipartisanship on this committee. I will tell Assistant Secretary Cooper it is not often that my colleague from Texas and I agree completely on a matter. Chris Coons top-news I'm confident than 598 days from now, we will together be... celebrating a new president, folks, I am praying for that man, and I am excited to hear from him just a few minutes from now. I am confident that is our Vice President Joe Biden ! Chris Coons politics I need to know whether he will submit to an official ethics review to determine whether he should recuse himself. Chris Coons politics I would need a firm commitment that he will not allow any interference in the Mueller investigation. Chris Coons top-news I am concerned about comments that William Barr has made in the past that fail to appreciate the problems created by mass incarceration and the racial inequities in the criminal justice system, the President's nominee for attorney general should demonstrate in his hearing next week that he will fully and efficiently implement the First Step Act. Chris Coons politics The evidence that's been presented in the Michael Cohen case -- that the President directed him to engage in payments that were intended to influence the outcome of the election -- really sharpens the President's legal risk here. Chris Coons politics I think the new Democratic majority in the House of Representatives in January ought to be focusing and dedicating their time to proposing legislation that would actually solve the problems facing average Americans -- rising health care costs, an opioid crisis, a need for stronger skills and better jobs through an infrastructure package. Chris Coons politics John McCain was a remarkable man who used John McCain role in the Senate to advocate for Human Rights and to stand up for people around the world who were denied basic freedoms, john McCain embodied our country's values and understood the critical role of the United States in promoting Human Rights across the globe. Chris Coons politics Jeff Flake said,' I'm concerned that we are tearing the country apart,' that the powerful testimony of Christine Blasey Ford did not seem to be taken seriously and investigated -- and that Judge Judge Kavanaugh and Judge Kavanaugh family were distraught by allegations that weren't credible. Chris Coons top-news It is Judge Kavanaugh who is seeking a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court, and who, I think, now bears the burden of disproving these allegations, rather than Dr. Ford and Ms. Ramirez. Chris Coons opinion This should concern every senator and every American and frankly hangs over this confirmation hearing for Judge Kavanaugh. Chris Coons top-news The President travel ban is not only discriminatory and counterproductive ; The President travel ban stands in direct contrast to the principles embedded in our Constitution and our founders' vision of a nation where all people are free to worship as they choose. Chris Coons politics Johnny Isakson is one of my best friends, johnny had a difficult day. He delivered the eulogy today for his best friend. Chris Coons latest-headlines
